In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

Add a little island flavor to your next lazy afternoon with a Hawaiian arts and craft project!

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!